They’re only considered attacks if feelings are “hurt” in the process. An “attack” could potentially be looked at as constructive criticism, then by some witchcraft, it is no longer an attack.
It’s the classic “if you’re attractive you’re not creepy, otherwise you’re creepy” where attractive is wholly subjective. The GP is right.
==They’re only considered attacks if feelings are “hurt” in the process.==
I don't follow. Someone can "attack" me verbally, but not "hurt" me in any way because I know their attack is false.
Your stance feels like saying a crime only exists if the criminal was successful. Attempted attacks are still attacks even if they aren't successful in hurting someone.
==An “attack” could potentially be looked at as constructive criticism, then by some witchcraft, it is no longer an attack.==
Different people can interpret the same event differently. We see this in politics all the time. When called out, they say "I was just joking."
It’s the classic “if you’re attractive you’re not creepy, otherwise you’re creepy” where attractive is wholly subjective. The GP is right.